Seal spotted swimming through Melbourne's Yarra River
A seal has been spotted swimming through Melbourne's Yarra River this morning.
Footage of the seal was captured near a quiet Bridge Road in Richmond as the city endures its sixth coronavirus lockdown.
The seal was seen diving in and out of the water about 10.15am.
Wildlife seems to emerge from hiding amid city-wide shutdowns, with a pair of striped dolphins spotted swimming through a canal in Venice earlier this year.
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A seal has been spotted making a splash in Melbourne's Yarra River. Credit: Gavin John Supplied Nine
Seals on occasion can be found swimming throught the Yarra River. Credit: Gavin John Supplied Nine
Seals are normally found in coastal waters around Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay and regional beaches including the Phillip Island area.
However, this is not the first time a seal has been spotted near the city this year, with video online showing seals frolicking in the Yarra River near Abbotsford in July.
The Yarra River is home to a diverse fish population.
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